22. October 2025 at 17:00

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Visit the jazz festival, enjoy the violin music, or soak up the Halloween vibe in the city centre.

Slovak Philharmonic orchestra
Slovak Philharmonic orchestra (source: Tamara Zinchenko)
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FESTIVAL: Bratislava Jazz Days, October 24 - October 26, Incheba Expo Arena

WORKSHOP: Sew, Shorten and Repair Clothes, October 25, Kolo Ružinov

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OUTDOORS: Cabbage Soup Cooking Competition, October 25, Vrakuňa

FESTIVAL: Lantern Swimming & Parný Rozkvet, October 25, Zlaté piesky

CONCERT: 65th Anniversary of the Slovak Chamber Orchestra, October 26, Slovak Philharmonic

SPORT: SK Slovan Bratislava vs FC Tatran Prešov, October 26, Tehelné pole football stadium

CONCERT: {oh!} Orchestra, October 29, Primate's Palace

CONCERT: Dobai, Bereza & Friends in Brazil, October 30, Nu Spirit Bar

FOR CHILDREN: Horror Room, till October 31, Old Town

EXHIBITION: Martinů Drawing Pictures, till October 31, Czech Centre


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How and where foreigners can socialise in Bratislava (a page offering basic info regarding life in Bratislava, including religious services for non-Slovak speakers, where to learn Slovak, or places to sing karaoke or play sports)

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